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GUM LIFT-CROWN LENGTHENING
One of the most effective cosmetic tools available is the Gum-Lift to improve a "gummy smile". By gently removing excessive gum tissue, dramatic cosmetic effects can often be achieved. "We have learned that very often the tooth has not fully erupted and emerged from the gum tissue. This procedure is actually designed and prescribed by Dr. Fondriest but performed by one of the highly respected periodontists that supports Dr. Fondriest's work. By removing this excessive gum tissue, we are able to reveal the correct proportion and beauty of the underlying tooth," says Dr. Fondriest.
This patient recently had her entire mouth restored with unattractive crowns. The treatment was aggressive and very poorly planned not addressing many occlusal, periodontal, and cosmetic issues. The patient was not satisfied with the results but did not have an understanding of what was wrong. She had told the previous dentist that she did not like her "gummy smile" and the large boney defect above her upper right teeth. The new dentistry did not help with either of her chief complaints.
Dr. James Fondriest is proud to serve the Chicago, Illinois area, including the North Shore suburbs of Winnetka, Highland Park, Northbrook, Northfield, Glenview, Lincolnshire, Deerfield, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Grayslake, and Barrington.
This patient really wanted a healthy nice smile and was highly motivated to achieve her goals. The gummy smile was corrected by perio-plastic surgery and the bone defect was improved by additional crown lengthening and recontouring. The prior treatment that was only 3 years old had already caused the loss of 4 teeth that were replaced with implants. The short and squatty crowns were replaced with new Empress crowns with the appropriate length to width ratios.
